Ashwin’s ultimatum to CSK before IPL 2026! Said – Take advantage of Sarfraz’s form…otherwise you will regret it

By Samira Vishwas On Jan 1, 2026

The mini auction of IPL 2026 was held, many new faces of India were seen in this auction. The domestic cricket matches started before the IPL 2026 mini auction. Many young players of India have been given a chance in this upcoming season of IPL. India player Sarfraz Khan made his Test debut but has since been consistently dropped from the Indian team. He was also not picked up by any team from the IPL last season.

Sarfaraz Khan is currently in good form in domestic cricket. First in the Ranji Trophy, then in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy and now in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, Sarfaraz Khan’s bat is on fire. In such a situation, former cricketer Ravichandran Ashwin has given a big tip to Chennai Super Kings (CSK) that Sarfaraz should get regular opportunities in IPL 2026. Ashwin’s statement came after a 75-ball 157 for Mumbai against Goa in the Vijay Hazare Trophy match. This innings included 9 fours and 14 sixes.

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Ashwin wrote on his X post, “100(47), 52(40), 64(25), 73(22) in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy. He easily changed it in the Vijay Hazare Trophy, where he scored 55(49) and today he scored 157(75) with 14 sixes. The way he finishes the spinners with his sweeps and slog sweeps in the middle overs is particularly impressive. He knocks on the door. No, he’s tearing it up. Chennai Super Kings should capitalize on his impressive performance, right? The Yellows really have a problem with the bat this season 2026.”

100*(47), 52(40), 64(25), 73(22) in the SMAT.
That form’s transitioned seamlessly into Hazare with scores of 55(49) followed by a blistering 157(75) today with 14 sixes. It’s particularly impressive how he murders spin in the middle overs with his sweeps and slog sweeps.… pic.twitter.com/MfBWAD6QH8
— Ashwin (@ashwinravi99) December 31, 2025

Sarfaraz Khan, who made his Test debut for India, scored a century in just 56 balls. In the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, Sarfaraz Khan scored 329 runs at a strike rate of over 203 in 7 matches. His average was over 65. The batsman played several big innings in the Syed Mushtaq Ali Trophy, which led to R. Ashwin was very impressed. That is why he has backed Sarfaraz Khan and requested CSK to give him a chance. Sarfraz Khan was bought by CSK at a base price of Rs 75 lakh in the last bidding round. Initially he was not sold, but CSK eventually bought the batsman. He has previously played for several teams in IPL including Punjab Kings and Delhi Capitals.